One might argue that Daniel Craig and Pierce Brosnan could wear a T-shirt and jeans and still exemplify sartorial sexiness.

But James Bond just isn't the same without the bespoke Brioni suits and shirts any more than he is without his shaken martini.

For those seeking the same kind of lean silhouettes and fine Italian tailoring that earned Bond a permanent spot in cinematic fashion history, Brioni has opened a 2,634-square-foot boutique on level two between Carousel Court and Jewel Court at South Coast Plaza last weekend.

Brioni is part of the recently renamed company Kering, formerly known as PPR. Kering's other luxury brands include Gucci, Saint Laurent Paris, Boucheron, Bottega Veneta; the company also owns half of Stella McCartney and Alexander McQueen. Costa Mesa-based action-sports clothing Volcom also is a Kering subsidiary.

The boutique, one of several Brioni stores opening worldwide this year, showcases new creative director Brendan Mullane's designs for the Italian brand.

For fall (yes, fall), Mullane's inspiration is a trans-Siberian express, with a palette of winter beige, deep brown, a gamut of grays from ice to anthracite and midnight blue. The shapes: body-skimming. The fabrics: superfine wools, baby cashmere, vicuna and silk and wool blends.

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